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Xylopia quintasii Engl. et Diels
ANNONACEAE
M'voma (Gabon); M'ban (Gabon); Kendjou (Gabon); Omvomba (Cameroon); Mvomba (Cameroon); Mvengba (Cameroon); Waba; Udaofia; Palufon; Ovunien; Opalifon; Oba; Mvomba; Kpaini; Kaba; Gbay-dee; Gbay; Gbanyi; Brala; Bolonge; Asimma; Asimba; Aghako; Elo
Xylopia striata Engl.; Xylopia lane-poolei Sprague & Hutch.; Polyalthia mayumbensis Exell
The tree reaches a height of 30 m. The bole is clean and straight, generally fluted at the base with short buttresses. The trunk diameter attains 70 to 100 cm.
Xylopia quintasii occurs in evergreen and deciduous forests and in coastal thickets.
Wood diffuse porous. Occasionally vessels exclusively solitary (over 90%). Tangential diameter of vessel lumina 150 to 200 micras (medium). Non-vestured pits. Vessels per mm2 less than 6 (rare). Simple perforation plates. Vessel-ray pits similar to intervessel Axial parenchyma in continuous tangential lines or fine bands. Non-crystals in axial parenchyma cells. 3 to 4 cells per parenchyma strand. Axial parenchyma in narrow bands on lines up to 3 cells wide. Axial parenchyma bands over 4 per mm. 4 to 10 rays per mm (medium). Rays non-storied. Rays 1 to 4 seriate. Homogeneous rays and/or sub-homogeneous rays (all ray cells procumbent). Non-septate fibers. Fibers with simple to minutely bordered pits.
Unrestricted
The sapwood is paler than the heartwood. The heartwood is yellow or brown, it is clearly demarcated.
Straight; grain has no particular influence on drying, machining and finishing qualities.
This wood has a somewhat fine texture.
The wood luster is reported to be rather low.
Slightly durable to decay. This species needs preservative treatment for uses with risks of occasional re-humidification. It is not suited for uses with risks of permanent or long-lasting humidification. Resistant to termites attack.
6
0.74
0.84
9.4
6.0
Ease of Drying: Drying is moderately easy; some particular care is needed. Drying Defects: No particular risks of drying defects, subject to normal drying conditions. Kiln Schedules: Schedule proposed as a reference by comparison with well known species taking into account to the general technological behavior of this species.
1.6
1441
188477
749
106
109
883
947
Sawing of this species requires powerful equipment.
Not suitable for veneering.
Not suitable for veneering.
It needs powerful tools for processing. Possible difficulties caused by interlocked grain are reported.
Moderately easy; tools must be cautiously sharpened.
Moderately easy; tools must be cautiously sharpened.
30
Moderately easy; tools must be cautiously sharpened.
Moderately easy; tools must be cautiously sharpened.
Pre-boring is necessary.
Difficult to glue because of high density.
Easy to perform; it gives good results.
Can be polished without surface preparation.
Working with hand tools is difficult.
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